Changing careers at 5 years into a job, is it realistic? - 12 months and counting

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. I am in Madison, in case local advice matters. I have a little time and a small budget for training. Has anyone made a similar move?

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 12 months.